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Shoko to begin manufacturing pharmaceutical product in Korea
Shoko announced today that it completed work on a manufacturing plant for its new pharmaceutical excipient, Viscomedi. The facility saw its full-scale commercial production commence in February 2026. Excipients are the inactive, non-drug substances formulated alongside an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). South Korea-based Hannong Chemicals has been developing a partially neutralized polyacrylate product for pharmaceutical…
BD names new president of Pharmacy Automation biz
BD (NYSE:BDX) announced today that it appointed Matthew Sassone as worldwide president of its Pharmacy Automation business. Sassone now leads the global business within the BD Medication Management Solutions business unit. His appointment goes into effect immediately. In the role, Sassone’s responsibilities include driving global strategy, performance and growth for Pharmacy Automation as part of…
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Accelerating pharmaceutical manufacturing digitalization with low-code developmentPharmaceutical manufacturers don’t just need digitalization – they need speed. Traditional MES deployment timelines, often stretching from 8 to 24…
Leading Pharmacy Automation Companies Transforming Health CareThe rising demand for accuracy, efficiency and real-time visibility has made pharmacy automation an integral part of both retail and…
Advancing Pressure Protection in Biopharma: How Integrated Bypass Technology Elevates Single-Use Pump Designby Michael Irving, Xylem In pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, there is zero margin for error when it comes to process…
Digital Transformation in the Pharmaceutical IndustryGrundfos Industry Experts A leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing company, ranked among the top 20 worldwide, sought to optimize operational efficiencies…
Raumedic: A Trusted Partner in Serving the Pharmaceutical Industry with the Gold Standard in Silicone TubingRaumedic is a trusted partner in the international medical technology and pharmaceutical industry. The medical division of the global corporation…
Personalized medicine: advanced technology is saving livesThe concept of a “batch size one” in pharmaceutical manufacturing is closer than ever. There are companies advancing cell therapies…
MES for Flexible, Paperless Pharmaceutical ProductionAll companies in the pharmaceutical industry are under pressure for time, quality, compliance, and innovation. These pressures create imperatives to…
Pave the way to high productivity with continuous manufacturing for pharmaContinuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry is increasing as more manufacturers realize the benefits of the technology. But no two…
Revolutionizing Pharma Sustainability: Grundfos Solutions for Optimizing EfficiencyThis white paper highlights the pressing need for sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry, where energy-intensive processes contribute significantly to environmental…
The Evolution of Heat Sealingby Charles H. Trillich / Co-Founder Packworld USA Heat sealing technology has evolved over many decades to reduce cost and…
Difficult transmembrane protein targets for therapeutic antibodiesWhat is the current landscape of antibodies targeting membrane proteins? As of June 2022, 162 antibodies had been approved for…
Validatable Band Sealers for Medical PouchesBy Lynn Miranda, Sales Manager for All Packaging Machinery Corp, Ronkonkoma, NY. The customer’s level of confidence and trust is…
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Putting patients first in clinical trials
Clinical trials offer clinicians a unique opportunity to lead advances in medicine, granting access to cutting-edge therapies that address unmet patient needs. They are a cornerstone of clinical practice that enhance patient outcomes, particularly for those with complex or refractory cases who have exhausted standard treatment options. Clinicians understandably prioritize the well-being and interests of…
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FDA approves Merck’s Winrevair to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension
Report: Japan health authorities investigate Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory after five deaths
Eicos Sciences’ FDA-approved Aurlumyn promises to drastically reduce frostbite amputations
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Personalized medicine: advanced technology is saving lives
The concept of a “batch size one” in pharmaceutical manufacturing is closer than ever. There are companies advancing cell therapies in which body cells are used to heal or support the individual patient. These cells are manipulated or edited to change certain biological characteristics before being transferred to the patient. Personalized medicine is truly about…
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MGS opens 300,000-square-foot Wisconsin facility to scale drug delivery device manufacturing
Healthcare CDMO manufacturer MGS has brought a 300,000 square foot drug delivery device manufacturing facility online in Richfield, Wisconsin. The move expands U.S. production capacity as demand for complex combination products strains available cleanroom capacity . FDA approved a record number of combination products in recent years, and the 505(b)(2) pathway has made device-drug combos…
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Besins Healthcare acquires pharmaceutical manufacturing company UniD
Besins Healthcare announced today that it acquired UniD Manufacturing, a Belgium-based pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company. UniD specializes in long-acting drug-delivery technologies, bringing decades of expertise to Besins, which delivers a range of hormone therapies. The company works with advanced polymer technology for complex long-acting delivery systems, including implants and vaginal rings. The companies expect…
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Report: Japan health authorities investigate Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory after five deaths
Japanese health authorities searched a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Japan following reports of five deaths related to dietary supplements, Reuters reports. The plant inspection in western Japan is the second in recent days as health authorities inspected the company’s Osaka facility. In addition to the five reported deaths, there have been more than 100 hospitalizations…
